CAAS Accounting Manager & Trusted Client Advisor

GHJ; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

GHJ, a growth-oriented professional services firm in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice.

You will lead client engagements, oversee accounting and financial reporting, and translate financial data into actionable business recommendations for owners and leadership teams. The ideal candidate has CPA preferred and 8+ years in accounting/advisory with strong communication and mentorship skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting, advisory, consulting, or outsourced accounting experience.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading accounting engagements.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and month-end close.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to business owners and executives.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounting and advisory engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and financial statement preparation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and KPI development.
• Analyze financial results and translate data into actionable business recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, automation, and technology.
• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting professionals.
• Maintain high standards for client service and work quality.
• Support client relationship growth and business development initiatives.

Skills

Client accounting

Advisory services

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication with executives

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

GHJ, a growth-oriented professional services firm in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) practice.

You will lead client engagements, oversee accounting and financial reporting, and translate financial data into actionable business recommendations for owners and leadership teams. The ideal candidate has CPA preferred and 8+ years in accounting/advisory with strong communication and mentorship skills.